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Chow down on ribs, slaw and more at Spring Creek Barbeque, a down-home barbecue joint in Missouri City.
Health-crazed eaters may have to stick with water, though, as Spring Creek Barbeque offers delicious grub that's far as can be from low-fat fare.
Spring Creek Barbeque is great for families with kids.
No delivery needed. In and out for carryout.
Driving is all about convenience, and we get that. With spaces available, we'll help speed up your night.
Bike parking is quick and easy at Spring Creek Barbeque.

When husband-and-wife team Otto and Annie Sofka first founded Otto's Barbecue and Hamburgers in 1950, they never dreamed barbecue would become the meat and potatoes of the family's livelihood. The small corner grocery store specialized in canned and boxed goods—that is until Annie started cooking up hamburgers at the request of hungry regulars. As the popularity of Annie’s burgers grew, the store’s shelves were cleared out to make room for tables and chairs to accommodate the growing lines of customers. Within two years, the Sofkas were officially in the burger business. By the ’60s, they were ready to add old family barbecue recipes to the menu, and Otto’s has been a favorite pit stop for Houston barbecue lovers
ever since.
Three generations have now manned the kitchen at Otto’s, satisfying customers as varied as George Bush Sr., Liberace, and George Foreman with barbecue that has been smoked in a hickory grill for 18 hours. Chefs pair seven meat choices, including beef brisket, slow-smoked pork ribs, and sausage links, with a range of homestyle sides and giant stuffed potatoes, creating full meals that showcase the flavors of the South better than an art installation built from chicken-fried steaks. The chefs at Otto’s also serve up their own line of bottled sodas, ensuring enough frothy root beer, orange soda, and cream soda to wash down the saucy eats.

Grab a seat and dig in! The Lodge Texas Tavern & BBQ in Stafford offers tasty eats everyone will enjoy.
Make the most of the warm summer months by dining outdoors in The Lodge Texas Tavern & BBQ's beautiful outdoor seating area.
If you're feeling up to it, take a turn on the dance floor.
Guests may have a hard time conversing, as the restaurant is rather noisy.
No time to sit down? No worries! The Lodge Texas Tavern & BBQ offers a take out option so you can grab your food on the go.
Parking can be a pain in the neck, but it's as available as ever near the restaurant.

A well-known restaurant in Sugar Land, Brookstreet Barbeque is the ideal spot for amazing wings and good steak. It's a culinary destination for those that want an incredible meal.
There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably.
When you arrive, you should check out the sausage or the sauce, as either one is sure to make an impression. For those who are interested, the menu does feature healthy items. WiFi's available if you're trying to get some work done, and if you need food provided for a local event, take advantage of its catering options. Or, if you just want to stop by for a beverage, the restaurant has a pretty broad selection at its bar.
A lunch staple in the community for more than 15 years (and counting), Brookstreet Barbeque definitely won't leave you disappointed. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.

Chow down on ribs, slaw and more at Vasos Bar-B-Q, a down-home barbecue joint in Sugar Land.
Those looking to shed a few extra pounds are advised to put their diet on hold, as Vasos Bar-B-Q serves anything but a low-fat menu.
No need to splurge on a baby sitter — tots will be right at home chowing down at Vasos Bar-B-Q.
Surround yourself with the wonderful weather at your next night out at Vasos Bar-B-Q.
Grab your food and chow down when you're ready with the restaurant's carry out and delivery options.
Can't get enough of Vasos Bar-B-Q's tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.
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Thrifty eaters will also love Vasos Bar-B-Q's prices, which are generally below $15.
Head on over to Vasos Bar-B-Q first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening — Vasos Bar-B-Q is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Treat yourself to tasty, homemade barbecue at Vasos Bar-B-Q in Sugar Land.
Vasos Bar-B-Q is known for serving great food, and they are able to serve it at your next event with their excellent catering.
Many diners choose to drive to Vasos Bar-B-Q, as there are numerous parking options nearby.
Early risers and night owls alike can enjoy Vasos Bar-B-Q since it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

From coast to coast, American BBQ is not only a cooking style but also a social institution.
And it’s one with a history dating back to colonial days. At that time, “You wouldn't [have a barbecue] unless you had a large crowd of people getting together—enough to eat a pig, which is a lot,” said Robert Moss, a southern food correspondent, a barbecue editor, and the author of Barbecue Lover's the Carolinas: Restaurants, Markets, Recipes & Traditions. Early American farmers donated entire animals to the events, and without refrigerators, groups had to finish every bite. Over the years, barbecue spread westward with American settlers. However, “up until the early 20th century, barbecue was pretty much the same, whether you were in North Carolina, Texas, or all the way out in California,” Moss said.That’s when restaurants arrived, establishing regional American BBQ styles.
The cook at each barbecue joint specialized in specific meats and cooking methods. “Then younger folks would come work for them, learn how to cook under that technique, and would often go off and open their own restaurants,” Moss said.
Today, however, barbecue is no longer bound by regions. You can find Texas-style barbecue on the West Coast, Kansas City–style barbecue sauce on the East Coast, and just about everything in between. So if you’re interested in sampling all that the American BBQ landscape can offer, check out the 10 regional varieties listed below, along with some key characteristics to help you identify each style.North Carolina Eastern North Carolina embraces the traditional whole-hog cooking method, and pitmasters add a spicy vinegar-based sauce that is similar to the mixes of vinegar, salt, pepper, and ground red pepper used in early barbecue. In the Piedmont region, the vinegary sauce also tends to include ketchup or tomato.South CarolinaThe barbecue around the Pee Dee region shares many characteristics with the eastern North Carolina style. Down in the Midlands and Lowcountry, though, the bright red, mustard-tinged sauce is sweeter and tangier.Georgia“I think Georgia often gets a bad rap for not really having a barbecue style,” Moss said. “I think it very much does, but you've got to get a little bit outside of Atlanta and get to some of the older places to figure it out.” Key to the region’s barbecue is its thin, savory sauce, which contains significantly more tomatoes than Carolina sauces.AlabamaMoss described Alabama barbecue as a hodgepodge for the most part. The key exception is northern Alabama, where the region’s iconic white, mayo-based barbecue sauce was born and barbecue chicken reigns supreme.TennesseeMemphis is “one of the great barbecue cities in America,” Moss said. However, the city doesn’t represent all Tennessee has to offer. The farther west you travel, the more likely you are to encounter whole-hog barbecuing traditions and thick, red, spicy-sweet sauces.KentuckyKentucky barbecue styles vary from county to county. However, Moss singled out Owensboro and western Kentucky, whose iconic dish is burgoo: a hearty stew filled with roasted meats, most notably mutton.Kansas CityMimicked by KC Masterpiece and Heinz, Kansas City barbecue sauce is unmistakable. Molasses adds a distinctive sweetness and brownish hue to the thick, rich sauce.ChicagoTechnique is what distinguishes Chicago barbecue from its counterparts. Fish-tank or aquarium smokers (pictured above) are made of tempered glass here, rather than brick.TexasTexans embrace the barbacoa tradition, which originated in Mexico and involves slow-cooking a whole cow’s head in a pit covered with maguey leaves. Thanks to its size, however, the state is home to many styles of barbecue. In western Texas, for example, the cowboy tradition of cooking over open fires inspired the area’s continued use of direct heat when barbecuing. In addition, the smoking and sausage-making techniques brought to central Texas by German immigrants still influence the region’s style. CaliforniaCalifornia’s Central Coast may be best known for its wine, but its Santa Maria–style barbecue stood out to Moss. This type of barbecue uses smoked tri-tip beef, a cut of meat rarely used in other regions.Photos by Andrew Nawrocki, GrouponYou can never have too many smoked meats:Nine Restaurants on Our BBQ Bucket ListInspired? Steal These Easy Decorating Ideas for Your Backyard BBQ

There’s nothing more American than wanting to be the best at something, whether it’s making a mean slab of barbecue ribs or consuming vast amounts of caffeine. We’ve used data compiled from all of Groupon’s US markets to finally settle the score and name the city that outranks all the others in five categories. Our highest customer ratings, for example, determined which city is the friendliest, while our deals sold in skydiving and other high-octane activities determined which city’s residents subsist solely on energy drinks.Most Caffeinated1. Detroit2. Los Angeles3. AustinWe would expect LA and Austin to rank highly for caffeinated residents, as both cities have a reputation for craft coffee. But Detroit? The Motor City beat out java juggernauts Seattle and Portland thanks, in part, to local roasters like Detroit Bold Coffee Co. in Ferndale.
Most Skin-Obsessed1. Minneapolis2. Anchorage3. SeattleThe Arctic winds likely have something to do with Minneapolis and Anchorage claiming the top two spots for skin-obsessed residents. Between chapped lips, cracked hands, and flushed cheeks, we can’t blame them for indulging in a facial or five.Most Adrenaline Addicts1. Los Angeles2. Chicago3. PortlandIf you live in Los Angeles, you can surf in the morning, ski in the afternoon, and eat a potentially deadly puffer fish for dinner. We’re not sure if that qualifies as being “lucky,” but it’s enough to pry the top spot from Chicago, where nobody has perished from eating the fugu trio at Japonais by Morimoto.Most Comfort-Food Crazed1. San Antonio2. Kansas City3. AshevilleThe comfort-food category turned out perhaps the least surprising results, with three cities known for their barbecue vying for the top spot. San Antonio wins because, well, everything’s bigger in Texas, including the need to eat one’s feelings.Most Friendly1. Albuquerque2. Madison3. BoiseThree cities, three different regions of the country. So what unifying trait makes Albuquerque, Madison, and Boise so gosh darn friendly? They’re all big college towns, for one, and they’ve all made frowning a crime punishable by a nice, long hug.